Library fees and charges
It's free to join Yarra Libraries, borrow from our collections and use our computers and Wi-Fi facilities.
It's free to join Yarra Libraries, borrow from our collections and use our computers and Wi-Fi facilities.
Some of our services like printing and photocopying incur a charge. We also charge for damaged and lost items. We don't charge for overdue items, but you won't be able to borrow until overdue items are returned.
2024/2025 Fees and charges
| Item | Fee or charge |
|---|---|
| Lost/Damaged books | Cost + $13 |
| Damaged magazines | Cost + $4 |
| Lost card | $4.75 |
| Inter Library Loans (Academic and Special Libraries) | Cost + $4* |
| Reservations | No charge |
| Internet access | No charge |
| Library bags | $5.20 |
| Library USBs | $10.40 |
| Library keep cups | $17.50 |
*Inter-library loans may incur additional costs as determined by the lending institution. Please contact us for more information.
Printing and photocopying
| Item | Fee or charge |
|---|---|
| A4 | $0.25 |
| A4 colour | $1.20 |
| A3 | $0.45 |
| A3 colour | $2.20 |
Book sales
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Hardbacks | $3.25 |
| Paperbacks | $1.65 |
| Magazines | $.055 |
| Bag of books | $5.30 |
Finance
| Item | Fee or charge |
|---|---|
| Credit card surcharge (for all payments made by credit card) | 0.5% |
| Dishonoured cheque administration fee | $40 |
| Dishonoured direct debt administration fee | $40 |